Do You Take Tylenol For Low Back Pain?

Many Americans take tylenol for low back pain. If you are one of those who do you are in good company or bad company depending on how you look at it. We believe that you are in bad company. This is why.

A recent review in The British Medical Journal concluded that tylenol doen't really help for that kind of pain. because it is an analgesic. In other words it mutes the pain but does nothing to reduce the inflammation that is causing it. In fact it may hurt more than it may help. For example patients on acetaminophen were almost four times more likely to have abnormal liver function. Furthermore tylenol can cause liver damage if the recommended dose is exceeded.

If you have new onset low back pain try heat, walking and stretching. If you need pain relief use ibuprofen or naproxen because they also decrease inflammation. If the pain does not respond within a week consult a physician.

Can You Exercise Your Brain To Improve Memory?

We alerted you about claims that Prevagen can improve the function of your brain. There is no reliable evidence that proves it does.

Now we are going a step farther by suggesting that you should be skeptical of all claims that brain training can preserve or improve brain function.

For example the creators and marketers of the program Luminosity were fined 2 million dollars to settle charges made by the FDC that they deceived consumers with unsubstantiated claims. They advertised that their program would improve performance of everyday tasks and delay the onset of dementia.

There was no reliable clinical proof that these claims are true.

 Remember even if the advertisements state the facts were proven by clinical studies, the studies may be flawed.  It is always best to beware and to not jump on the band wagon.

Why Lower Your Cholesterol?

We have been told that it is important to keep our cholesterol level low. Have you ever wondered what evidence exists to support that statement?

It turns out that there is a proven scientific basis for lowering your cholesterol.

For example researchers  analyzing the data for 1,478 subjects in the Framingham Heart Study found that the longer the subjects had an elevated cholesterol the greater their likelihood of developing heart disease. In fact for each decade after age 35 that they had elevated cholesterol their coronary risk increased by almost 40%

This is just one of many published reports that relate elevated cholesterol levels to vascular disease

Get more information in our book Live Longer Live Healthier

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Prescription Drug Costs Have Doubled In Just 7 Years

A new study released by the AARP Public Policy Institute reported that the cost for a year's supply of many prescription drugs has surpassed $11,000!

If you are not astonished by this fact let's put it into perspective. It is about 75% of the average annual Social Security retirement benefit of someone on medicare.

This figure was for some of the most commonly used drugs. The average cost for specialty drugs, such as for cancer and hepatitis, have increased the most. For example, he average cost for specialty drugs was $53,384 in 2013. This was 18 times more than for a brand name drug and 189 times higher than for a generic drug.

AARP representatives stated that if this trend continues more Americans will simply be unable to afford the medications that they need to live and to stay healthy.

Is 30 Minutes Of Exercise A Day Enough?

For a long time we have heard that 30' of moderate intensity exercise a day is sufficient to promote general cardiovascular health. Even the government agreed and said as much in a 2008 publication. Well the times are changing and now it seems that this is no longer true.

New research suggests that we need to exercise at least twice as long in order to ward off heart disease. Reviewing the records of over 370,000 people for an average of 13 years the investigators found that people who exercised 30' a day experienced only modest reductions in the risk of heart failure. Doubling the time to an hour a day resulted in a 20% lower risk, and those who exercised four times as much registered a 35% drop.

This research poses an issue for those of us who are looking for a way of life that balances time spent exercising with other lifestyle choices. The balance leans heavily toward the need to exercise more in order to maximize cardiovascular benefits.  Each of us needs to decide how much time we can devote to exercise.

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Diabetic Women Have A Greater Risk Of Heart Disease

Here is information  that is important for all females. We have know for a long time that diabetics have a greater risk of developing coronary artery disease than non-diabetics. Now we are learning that females who have diabetes have an excess risk that is twice as great as males who have diabetes.

The message is clear. If you have diabetes and especially if you are a female, you need to pay special attention to your coronary risk factors such as obesity, high cholesterol and physical inactivity.
This may call for a major life style change., but it must be done to improve your long term health. For more information on healthy living go to our book Live Longer Live Healthier

Get more information in our book Live Longer Live Healthier

or visit our website at trienergetics.net

Stay Satisfied To Lose Weight

Continuing the discussion on how to lose weight, it is important to simplify your program. Set a realistic goal for yourself, avoid quick fix weight loss programs and eat smaller portions. Even though the portions are smaller it is important to feel as though you have had enough to eat. You can do this by selecting foods that are rich in fiber.

How well does this approach work? For example in one study increasing fiber intake to 30 grams or more a day for 12 months helped 240 adults lose about as much weight as those who followed a more complicated diet in which the participants were told how many servings of carbs, vegetables and protein to consume.

It does not need to be complicated. It will work. We guarantee it. Let us know if you have any questions.